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Video | Cherry Shrimp in a Planted Mossy Aquarium
Watch as vibrant green moss balls gracefully float and bob in a serene planted aquarium, creating a hypnotic visual experience. The delicate movements of cherry shrimp add a lively touch to the scene, showcasing their vibrant red hues against the lush greenery.
What are Moss Balls?
Moss balls, Aegagrophila linnaei, were first introduced into the aquatic hobby in the 1970's. More recently, the shrimp keeping hobby has expanded their popularity.
OATA Care Guide: Freshwater Shrimps & Snails
OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. Freshwater invertebrates are a great way of introducing a bit of variety to your freshwater fish tank.
Jackfruit Leaves in an Aquarium
Leaves and leaf litter are a good source of biofilm in fish tanks, and all shrimps love to graze on them. Having an assortment of leaf litter in your tank helps to ensure baby shrimp get through their first weeks. Microfauna and snails will eat them too.
Can I Keep Fish and Shrimp Together?
There are many shrimp species that have little issue being housed with fish, even larger ones. The Cameroon Fan Shrimp for example, has an armoured carapace and grows to a nice sturdy 6" inches in size.
